Question

The names Jessica,Joshua,Jill,and Jimmy are written on slips of paper. The slips of paper are placed in a bag. One name is picked. Name an event that is impossible. Name an event that is certain. Name an event that is as likely as not. Name an event that is more likely than not.

Answer 1

Name an event that is impossible: Drawing the name "John" out of the bag

Name and event that is certain: Drawing a name that starts with the letter "J"

Name an event that is as likely as not: Drawing a girl's name or a boy's name

Name an event that is more likely than not: Drawing a name that is longer than 4 letters.

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